CCSD Board of Trustees Regular Meeting | July 27, 2026

The Charleston County School District Board of Trustees held a regular meeting on July 27, 2026, focusing heavily on capital improvement projects funded through phased sales tax programs. The board approved multiple resolutions related to capital maintenance, technology upgrades, and funding reallocations within the district's ongoing sales tax phases. A significant portion of the discussion centered on funding allocations for charter schools, particularly regarding cost-sharing agreements and the use of charter schools' fund balances for capital projects. The board debated amendments to ensure charter schools with substantial reserves contribute to capital improvements before receiving additional sales tax funds. Additionally, the board reviewed and moved forward with revisions to the student transfer policy to comply with new state legislation mandating expanded school choice and transfer rights for non-resident students. The policy changes include provisions for transfer fees, capacity management, and prioritization of resident students, with detailed discussion on how these changes affect specialized programs like magnet schools. Several votes were taken to approve funding profiles, project lists, and policy revisions, with unanimous or majority support for the procurement and budget-related items discussed.